Office of the Commissioner 
 
CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
June 9, 2023 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
 
BEACH ADVISORY 
 
 
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water 
Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at popular swimming beaches 
throughout the Territory by sampling for Enterococci, Bacteria and Turbidity, which is a measure 
of water clarity, DID NOT PERFORM WATER QUALITY TESTS FOR THE PAST WEEK. 
 
Therefore, the water quality at these beaches is unknown.  
  
All persons should be aware that storm water runoff may also contain contaminants or 
pollutants harmful to human health and therefore, should avoid areas of storm water runoff 
(i.e., guts, puddles, and drainage basins) or any area that appears discolored or has foul 
odors. DPNR will monitor impacted areas and waters. 
  
For additional information regarding water quality, call the Division of Environmental Protection 
at 773-1082 on St. Croix or (340) 774-3320 on St. Thomas.  
 
 
 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
            4611 Tutu Park Mall  
 
              45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted 
            Suite 300  
 
                                       St. Croix, VI 00840 
            St. Thomas, VI  00802                                                       (340) 773-1082 
            (340) 774-3320   
 
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